Originally Posted by freeranger
I'd run a disc brake front and v-brakes rear. Wouldn't worry about a disc on the rear, since the front brake does (or should do) the majority of the work anyway. I have v's front and rear (Avid) and have plenty of stopping power. I can't imagine needing any more power to the rear brake, and my fork will work with disc.
This what I would do. Swap out the forks and the problem is solved.